The book presents a groundbreaking perspective on Paul's gospel, emphasizing its connection between the inclusion of Gentiles and the salvation of Israel as foretold in the Hebrew Bible. It offers insights into the historical split between Christianity and Judaism, challenging conventional views of Christian origins and fostering a deeper understanding of their intertwined narratives.
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- 2023
- 2021
The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism
- 452 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Aimed at scholars and laypersons interested in the Bible and the foundational concepts of Judaism and Christianity, this book offers a new paradigm for how the biblical concept of Israel developed in Early Judaism and how that concept impacted Jewish apocalyptic hopes for restoration.